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[Closed] Visiting war cemeteries/memorials in France

Legoman · 2013-11-22T13:05:15Z

I've wanted to take my 2 children to visit one of the WW1/2 war memorial sites in France for some time. I'd really like them to come away with some appreciation of the scale of sacrifice made and some understanding of the realities of war (being mindful of their ages, obviously). It will be incorporated into another trip & as we'll only have 1 spare day it would be ideal if we didn't have to deviate too far from our route between Calais and Dijon. Anyone done this with young children (9 and 11) and got any advice?

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Sandwich

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If you're near then the Devonshires Cemetery is worth a look. It's small, only (!) 160 graves. Notable for the dedication "The Devonshires held this trench, they hold it still". It's at Mametz.

Posted : 23/11/2013 11:33 pm

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